Cognizant

Data Science Intern

InternshipHybridChandigarh, Chandigarh3 months24K/mo3 openingsImmediate / Rolling

About this internship

Cognizant is hiring a Data Science Intern in Chandigarh — a hands-on, mentor-led internship built for students and 2026 freshers who want real exposure to data science rather than a certificate-only programme. About the role As a Data Science Intern at Cognizant, your core focus will be building…

Skills you'll use

PythonStatisticsMachine LearningPandas & NumPySQLData VisualisationHypothesis TestingScikit-learnJupyterBusiness Acumen

What you'll do

Work on building predictive models and extracting insight from real datasets alongside the core team
Apply Python, Statistics, Machine Learning, Pandas & NumPy to live, production-facing problems
Document your work clearly for reviewers and stakeholders
Participate in reviews and act on the feedback you receive
Collaborate across engineering, product, design or business as required
Follow the team's quality, testing and documentation standards

Who can apply

Pursuing or recently completed B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc (Statistics, Maths)/MCA/MBA (Analytics) — 2026 freshers & final-year students welcome
Working knowledge of Python, Statistics, Machine Learning (or a genuine willingness to learn them)
Strong fundamentals in your discipline and clear problem-solving ability
Care with detail and the discipline to document your work
Clear written and verbal communication in English
Based in or willing to work from Chandigarh, Chandigarh

Perks & benefits

Internship CertificateLetter of RecommendationMentorship from a named mentorLive project experienceExposure to professional tools and workflows

Interview & selection process

3 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Application screening & resume shortlisting by the talent team
2Technical interview on fundamentals and your projects
3HR discussion — stipend, start date, expectations and offer

About Cognizant

Cognizant operates in the it services & consulting sector and has an active presence in Chandigarh. Interns here are put on real work from the start, because the team's view is that the fastest way to learn a craft is to practise it under people who already do it well — not to watch it from a…

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